35-31 85Th St

Roosevelt Terrace is a mid-century, nine-story cooperative completed in the early 1950s and designed in the period spirit of architect Philip Birnbaum. The complex contains a mix of studio, one- and three-bedroom apartments, with many units featuring open-plan living areas, built-in storage, breakfast bars or kitchen islands, and high ceilings. Typical interior finishes range from renovated kitchens with quartz or marble counters to original galley layouts; many apartments offer private outdoor space such as balconies or terraces and generous closet capacity including walk-in options. Common building features include an elevator, on-site laundry, basement storage rooms, bike storage, and a live-in superintendent with porters and on-site management. Grounds are landscaped with gardens, a courtyard, and a resident playground; secure conveniences include an intercom, security cameras, Amazon lockers, and underground plus above-ground parking available for a fee. The co-op is pet-friendly with policies requiring board approval and maintains full owner-occupancy without subletting. Located in the Jackson Heights Historic District, the complex sits within a highly walkable neighborhood near multiple subway lines, buses, markets, schools, and a weekly farmers market, blending suburban-style outdoor amenities with immediate city transit access.